Afternoon News Brief

A North Carolina man associated with two right-wing extremist groups now faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting he possessed an AR-15 rifle illegally. 24-year-old Michael Jones of Charlotte was driving an unregistered vehicle when he was stopped in LeRoy by sheriffs. Deputies later found the rifle inside, along with a 30-round magazine and ammunition, knives, handheld radios, assorted tools and an Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care handbook. Jones had been convicted of two felonies in North Carolina stemming from similar charges. Following his guilty plea this week, sentencing was scheduled for May 16th.

 

 

While incarcerated at the Genesee County Jail, 41-year-old Melvin Huntley of Batavia has been arrested and charged with promoting prison contraband and criminal possession of a controlled substance. He will appear in City Court on January 3rd to answer the charges. Huntley had previously been found guilty in the sexual abuse of four victims under the age of 17.

 

 

Wyoming and Livingston Counties are both under a Winter Weather Advisory starting 1AM tomorrow morning; it will be in place until tomorrow evening at 7:00. 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected along with windy conditions with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibility. Slow down and use caution while driving.

 

A nurse who formerly worked at Roswell Park Comprehensive Center has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for tampering with and stealing the drugs meant for patients. 30-year-old Kelsey Mulvey of Grand Island had been observed accessing a dispensing machine and exiting a medication room to which she was not assigned. It was later determined that she had accessed hydromorphone, an opioid used to treat severe pain. She was placed on administrative leave and later resigned. Officials said from June to July 2018 there were waterborne infections at Roswell Park and six patients became ill. An investigation concluded that tampering of compounded hydromorphone vials was the cause. In March 2021 Mulvey pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product. The other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. She surrendered her nursing license at the beginning of the case.

 

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to spend 25 years to life in prison for his role in a homicide that happened over four decades ago. Prosecutors say 63-year-old John Sauberan entered the Pooley Place home of 19-year-old Linda Tschari in February 1978 and stabbed her multiple times. Tschari’s body was discovered in the living room by her brother when he went to check on his sister. Sauberan was connected to the murder through DNA evidence when his profile was uploaded to a national database following a felony conviction in Oregon.

 

 

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says he’s going to be working from home over the next few days after testing positive for COVID-19. Poloncarz made the announcement on social media yesterday, saying that he’s dealing with a cough and mild fever. Poloncarz went on to say that he feels that he would be in much worse shape if he wasn’t vaccinated and boosted against the virus. He also urged anyone who he’s been in contact with recently to monitor their health.

 

 

 

The offense of the Buffalo Bills is going to be getting a boost thanks to a very familiar face. That’s because wide receiver Cole Beasley has come out of retirement and has signed to be part of the team’s practice squad. Beasley played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season before calling it a career. Now, he’s preparing to return to action and might end up playing in this Saturday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. In his previous tenure with the Bills, Beasley caught 231 passes for more than 24-hundred yards and 11 touchdowns.

 

After a scoreless game for the first two periods, the Sabres had 6 goals in the 3rd for a shutout win against the Los Angeles Kings last night. Craig Anderson stopped 40 shots and Tage Thompson, Victor Olofsson, JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch, and Peyton Krebs all scored. Buffalo improved their record to 13-14-2 on the season. They’ve saddled up the horse for a three-game Western Conference road trip. Their first game is tomorrow as they take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. The puck drops at 9:00.

 

 

A lot of people will be heading to and from holiday gatherings over the next few weeks and they can expect to have an extra set of eyes on them while they are traveling. Beginning today, State Police are going to crack down on impaired and reckless driving as part of the “Drive High Get a DUI” campaign that runs through January 1st. During last year’s campaign, 522 drivers were arrested for DWI and over 35,000 traffic tickets were issued. Police say folks can make sure they get home safely by having a designated driver or by using a taxi or rideshare service.

 

Starting today, Live Nation will be offering music fans the chance to see some of the best artists in the world next year for just one price. The company says its popular Lawn Pass is going to be available for just $199 plus taxes and fees and can be used for shows at the Darien Lake Amphitheater. The passes are going on sale at one p-m and can be purchased online at lawnpass.livenation.com. Live Nation says people should act fast because there will be limited number of passes up for grabs.